What is the difference between an exergonic reaction and an endergonic reaction?


A.) An exergonic reaction results in a decrease in mass, and an endergonic reaction results in an increase in mass.

B.) An exergonic reaction results in an increase in mass, and an endergonic reaction results in a decrease in mass.

C.) An exergonic reaction involves release of energy, and an endergonic reaction involves absorption of energy.

D.) An exergonic reaction involves an absorption of energy, and an endergonic reaction involves release of energy.

Verified Answer :

The difference between an exergonic reaction and an endergonic reaction
is that an exergonic reaction
involves release of energy, while an endergonic reaction involves absorption of
energy.

 

In an exergonic reaction, energy is released to the surroundings. The
bonds being formed are stronger than the bonds being broken. In an endergonic reaction, energy is absorbed from the surroundings.

 

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